Tanya

Tanya Gonzalez

Licensed Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

Together, let’s journey to the path of self-discovery. As we deepen our awareness, we relate to ourselves and our experiences with understanding and compassion to regain our freedom and find peace. We will strengthen and tap into your resources and expand your bag of coping strategies that you can access when needed.

About Me

I offer a space for profound self-discovery, helping you deepen awareness and relate to your experiences with understanding. We will compassionately explore your inner world, strengthening your unique resources. We will expand your practical coping strategies, helping you find peace and regain freedom. This approach is ideal for those seeking a gentle yet effective path to lasting change and resilience.

Approach

As awareness unfolds, sessions move into gentle, practical exploration that helps you name patterns and try small, manageable shifts. In Metro Manila and online — in English or Tagalog — I pace meetings to your rhythm, pairing focused conversation with short creative experiments and reflections you can practice between sessions. We set client-led goals, monitor what helps, and build simple skills to ease anxiety, clarify identity, and mend relationships. This steady, compassionate approach often fits people navigating transitions, body-image concerns, or questions about self and belonging.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Qualifications


University of The Philippines

Awareness Training Institute

Registrations


Professional Regulation Commission

Psychologist

Service Area


Online

In-person & Online

Manila, National Capital Region

Philippines